CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4] — Page 494

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(a) Seventh Standard Schools,

(b) Lower Standard Schools.

In the new Code which I shall forward in a short time the

distinction between Seventh Standard and Lower Standard

Schools is marked by a higher grant to those which can teach

the Seventh Standard, since it is generally recognised that

save in exceptional cases, when for instance a Chinese educated

abroad is employed, it requires an English Master to teach

that standard. There are two Vernacular Grant Schools at

present which employ English Teachers though it is not likely

that this class of School will increase in numbers.

9.

Regarding the appointment of a Normal

Master, the question is under the consideration of the Govern-

ing Body of the Queen's College.

10.

The Governing Body of the Queen's College

is also considering the question of the restoration of the

Chinese classes in the College. The matter is one that presents

no little difficulty if the teaching of the Chinese language

is to be conducted on rational principles. I shall report

further on this matter when I have received the recommendations

of the Governing Body.

I note your decision that when the Head Mastership

of the College falls vacant the College shall be placed under

the Inspector of Schools.

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As regards the re-establishment of a

Hongkong Scholarship I am of opinion that in view of the

enormous demand among the Chinese for education in English it

is